A 2016 natural gas leak that contaminated drinking water from the Mahomet Aquifer was the motivation for a new law signed by the governor to prevent future failures.… MORE
BPD seeks public’s help to solve six year old murder mystery
A half-dozen years have passed since a homeless man was found dead under the Center Street Bridge, just south of Downtown Bloomington, and police say they’re still actively pursuing leads in the case.… MORE
Prosecutor: BPD meth seizure one of McLean County’s largest
A Tazewell County man is jailed in Bloomington after what a local prosecutor said was one of McLean County’s largest ever seizures of the highly addictive stimulant known as crystal methamphetamines, or ice.… MORE
South Bend mayor fills in for Biden during Democratic brunch at fair
He wasn’t the first choice as a brunch speaker Thursday, but Illinois Democrats seemed to like Pete Buttigieg anyway. He’s the 36-year-old mayor of South Bend, Ind.… MORE
Morris withdraws from McLean County Board race
The Libertarian candidate for the District 7 seat on the McLean County Board has withdrawn from the ballot.… MORE
Davis aide arrested in connection with incident at Londrigan fundraiser
A belligerent and allegedly drunk aide to U.S. Rep Rodney Davis found himself in jail Thursday morning and out of a job by Thursday Afternoon.… MORE
Obituary: Davis
Shirley A. Davis, 87 of Bloomington, passed away on Tuesday, August 14, 2018 at Martin Health Center, Bloomington.… MORE
County clerk accuses Mayor Renner of spreading ‘shameful’ lies on election referendum
McLean County Clerk Kathy Michael, a Republican, calls it a blatant lie the suggestion that elected officials like her can’t be trusted to run elections.… MORE
Firefighters honor late comrade with procession to Bloomington
A solemn procession of Central Illinois fire and rescue vehicles escorted the body of an area firefighter for an autopsy at the McLean County Coroner’s office in Bloomington.… MORE
Man hurt in rollover crash in west Normal
A 34-year old man was hurt when the car he was driving rolled on its top in west Normal.… MORE
Blogs
Labor Day – Expanding voting rights for all
By Mike Matejka Because of COVID, there is no Labor Day Parade this year. It’s always a great event for our everyday workers to march proudly down the street and enjoys the festive crowd. If there had been a parade, this year’s Labor Day theme was to be “150 years of struggle: your right to vote.” …
Is federal mobilization the answer?
By Mike Matejka As President Donald Trump threatens to send federal marshals into Chicago, over the objections of Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker, recall another Illinois Governor who protested the incursion of armed federal personnel into the city. Those federal troops, rather than calming, escalated the situation, leading to deaths and violence. Illinois poet Vachel Lindsay…
In these troubled times, to my fellow white Americans
By Mike Matejka Our nation is at a unique watershed in human relations. African-Americans have been killed too many times in the past before George Floyd, but the response to this man’s death is international and all-encompassing. I was a grade-schooler during the Civil Rights 1960s. I watched Birmingham demonstrators hosed and the Selma – Montgomery…
Workers’ Memorial Day – Remember those whose job took their life
Looking around our community, when we say employer, most will respond to State Farm, Country, or Illinois State University. We too often forget those who are building our roads, serving our food, or our public employees. COVID-19 has made us more aware of the risk. Going to work every day for some people means…